Overview

• Kickoff is 7:45 pm BST at St. James’ Park, with UK coverage on Sky Sports Football and U.S. streaming on Paramount+.
• Newcastle have one win in their past six matches across competitions, heightening the need for a response.
• Eddie Howe plans rotation but remains without Fabian Schär, Jacob Ramsey and Yoane Wissa, who is receiving treatment with no operation required and is expected back after the international break.
• Aaron Ramsdale is set to start in goal, with Emil Krafth, Jamaal Lascelles and Malick Thiaw among those in contention for a reshaped back line.
• Bradford travel in strong form at the top of League One after earlier EFL Cup wins over Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City.